Seoul Incheon International Airport is located 50km (31 miles) west of Seoul.

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Airport news

Ongoing development work includes construction of a second terminal building (expected to open towards the end of 2016) and further expansion set for completion by 2020.

Driving directions

Form central Seoul, take the Gangbyeonbuk-ro route northwards and turn off onto the eastbound Incheon International Airport Expressway – this leads directly to the airport site. An expressway toll is payable from/to Incheon and Seoul.

Car rental

Car hire is available from Avis and Kumho Rent A Car, with desks located in Arrivals.

Public transport and taxis

Bus:Passengers can choose between numerous limousine or regular inter-city buses. The inter-city buses stop at the major districts and hotels around Seoul. Local city busses 111 and 303 link the airport to central Incheon. For a full listing of bus routes, visit the airport's website. Journey times and fares vary according to comfort, standard and route but start at around ₩2,800.Taxi:Regular, deluxe and 'jumbo' taxis (for up to nine people) can be hired at the airport (journey time to central Seoul: 50 minutes; fare: from ₩45,000 - 80,000 depending on taxi classification). Taxi stands are situated at the exit in Arrivals.Rail:The Airport Railroad Express (tel: (032) 745 7788; www.arex.or.kr) links the airport directly with Seoul Station (journey time: 60 minutes; fare: ₩3,950).Water:A ferry service runs from Incheon to Yeongjong-do. Taxis can be used to travel from the airport to the pier in Incheon.

Car parking

Long- and short-term parking facilities are available at Seoul Incheon International Airport. The short-term car park is linked to the terminal by walkways. An airport shuttle bus runs from the long-term car park to the passenger terminal every 8 minutes between 0600-2200, and at longer intervals outside these times. For parking information, call (032) 741 7700.

Information and help desks

Information counters are situated on the first and third floors, in the boarding gate areas and in the Airport Transportation Centre.

Airport Facilities

Money: There is a selection of bureaux de change and banks in the public area and additional currency exchange kiosks in the departures area.Communications: Mobile phone hire and free Wi-Fi internet access is available. A post office and an internet lounge can be found near the duty-free shopping area.Food: Restaurants, snack bars, cafés, bars, ice cream parlours and fast-food outlets abound at Seoul Incheon International Airport. These include eateries serving both South Korean and Western cuisine.Shopping: There is a good selection of duty-free shops at the airport selling a range of goods, including fashion accessories, electronics and perfumes. Additionally, there are convenience stores and bookshops for basic needs at various points within the terminal complex.Luggage: Luggage storage facilities are available. The lost property office (tel: (032) 741 3110) lists all items found at the airport on the airport website.Other facilities: Other facilities at Seoul Incheon International Airport include a medical centre, chemists, laundry, children's playrooms and a prayer room. The airport also has a number of gardens in which to relax as well as a spa, museum, ice skating rink and golf driving range.

Seoul Incheon International Airport has lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and telephones for assistance. Wheelchairs are provided free of charge; passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Disabled drivers can make use of reserved parking spaces in the airport car parks.

Airport hotels

There is a transit hotel at Seoul Incheon International Airport, and a wide range of accommodation options in the near vicinity. Most local hotels offer free shuttles to and from the airport.

Incheon Airport Transit HotelThe Incheon Airport Transit Hotel is integrated with the passenger terminal building in the Departures area. It shares a range of restaurants and facilities with the terminal itself, and rooms can be taken for periods of six hours or more.Jung-gu, Incheon International Airport 2172-1Incheon, South KoreaTel: (032) 743 3000.Web: www.airgardenhotel.com

Hyatt Regency IncheonHousing a range of meeting facilities as well as a leisure centre, stylish bar and a choice of restaurants, Hyatt Regency Incheon is, like most hotels in the area, linked to the airport by a shuttle.Jung-gu, 208 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro, 321 Beon-gilIncheon, South KoreaTel: (032) 745 1234.Web: www.hyatt.com

Best Western Premier Incheon AirportThe 306-room Best Western Premier Incheon Airport hotel is less than three minutes from the airport and offers a range of dining options. Among its more interesting facilities is a ballroom and an indoor golf range, while business and fitness services are also available. A free shuttle bus service operates to the terminals.Jung-Gu, 48-27 Gonghang-ro, 424 Beon-gilIncheon, South KoreaTel: (032) 743 1000.Web: book.bestwestern.com